EPISODE · Jun 2, 2021 · 2H 16M
Broken Glass, Missing Feet & Other Hazards Of Used Hifi
from The Hifi Podcast with Darren and Duncan · host Darren Myers, Duncan Taylor
In the used hifi market, shipping skills pay the bills. Which bills? Who knows. Heartache bills, perhaps.Seriously though, shipping knowledge specific to hifi (admittedly bizarre products that are fragile, heavy, delicate and absurdly weighted at the same time) can help prevent the abject tragedy of smashed hifi gear.In this episode of The Hifi Podcast, Darren and Duncan talk about the challenge of buying and selling hifi gear on the used market, but specifically look at shipping challenges.From crazy rigid enclosures to unbalanced chassis to fragile switches and knobs, audiophile equipment is one of the tougher nuts to crack when it comes to the chaotic world of ground shipment.But, armed with a few pointers and techniques, and more importantly the right perspective, the guys think anyone can become a second hand hifi shipping master.This week’s album is another new offering from a legendary master of strings, whose instrument of choice is the stand-up double bass. Somehow after listening, you may as the guys do, end up talking more about the guitarist. This podcast is powered by CommonGround Cables Whisper power cable. Read customer reviews and order your own at www.commongroundcables.com.Find all of our album recommendations in one place, at www.thehifipodcast.net.
What this episode covers
New products and fresh ideas are lots of fun, but the used hifi audio market is absolutely thriving these days. There's just so much to explore from years past, and so many interesting approaches and designs to check out, there seem to be more reasons than ever to buy used. But hang on a second. Hifi gear has some of the oddest materials and weight distribution, making the delicate bits much more prone to damage in the mail. In this episode, Darren and Duncan talk about used audio shipping nightmares, and how to avoid them.
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